Condolences pour in for Mohammed Nasim

Tributes and condolences continued to pour in for veteran politician and Awami League presidium member Mohammed Nasim, who breathed his last during undergoing treatment at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital this morning.

Immediately after his demise, different political parties, socio-cultural organisations and people from all walks of life started expressing shock at the death of the seasoned politician.

Different ministries termed the death as an irreparable loss and issued condolence messages, saying that the death created a void in the country's politics.

President M Abdul Hamid expressed profound shock at the death of the veteran politician, coordinator of the Awami League-led 14-party alliance and former minister, reports BSS.

"The death of Nasim is really an irreparable loss for the national politics of Bangladesh," the President said in his message.

Recalling his outstanding contribution to Bangladeshi politics with due respect, he said Mohammed Nasim was a fearless fighter in all the democratic movements of the country, including the freedom struggle and the War of Liberation.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque expressed deep condolence and shock at the death of his predecessor, and said Nasim had dedicated himself for the betterment of the country and its people. Nasim's death is an irreparable loss for the country, the health minister said.

Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam said Nasim's name is closely associated with the liberation war and the post-war political situation and politics of Bangladesh. Tajul sought eternal peace of the departed soul and extended his sympathy to the bereaved family members.

Besides, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir described Nasim as a veteran political leader and expressed deep shock at the death of the Awami League leader.

"We mourn the death of Mohammed Nasim. We also express our sorrow over his death," Fakhrul said while addressing a virtual press conference from his Uttara residence in Dhaka.